ENGINEER MECHANICAL 4

About the role

This position supports Department E86 Nuclear Propulsion - Construction and Process Engineering. The specific area of responsibility for this position is for the Steam Plant Mechanical group in E86. The E86 Steam Plant Mechanical group is responsible for providing engineering support for all CVN 78 Class Steam Plant ship construction and testing for major steam plant propulsion components and fluid systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides on-site and hands-on Engineering support for waterfront steam plant construction and testing issues.
• Problem solving of construction and testing issues on CVN 78 Class Carrier Steam Plant mechanical systems.
• Develop Technical Work Documents such as Carrier Construction Propulsion Procedures (CCPP’s) and electronic Inspection Reports (eIR’s).
• Review and interpret construction drawings and Visual Work Instructions (VWI’s) for ship construction and testing of steam plant mechanical systems.
• Collaborating with other Engineers, Construction Management and Trades Craftsmen on a daily basis.
• Support the Steam Plant Mechanical group as a technical lead and mentor to the less experienced engineers.
• Attend Construction Agenda and Test Plan of the Day meetings and speak for items under our area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Must Have Bachelor's Degree and 9 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 7 years of relevant professional experience; Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
• Newport News Shipbuilding requires a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess analytical/problem solving skills to resolve technical issues, which arise during new construction and testing of CVN 78 Class Carriers. The individual should have good communication and interpersonal skills to interface and discuss technical issues with technical and non-technical personnel. In addition, the individual should be willing to provide hands-on or on the job site engineering support.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more.

Pay

$124,000.00 to $153,000.00

Schedule

Multiple Relocation: No - Not eligible for relocation assistance.